Reaction
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Officials confident VAR ruling in Wembley semi-final was right
Harry Kane's penalty in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg followed a VAR ruling that he was onside and had been fouled.
Jan 9, 11:00
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Pochettino hits out at use of VAR after Spurs' win over Chelsea
The Tottenham manager criticised the system despite his side benefiting.
Jan 9, 04:30
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Both managers slam VAR system following Spurs' win over Chelsea
Harry Kane scored the only goal from the penalty spot after the video assistant referee ruled he had stayed onside.
Jan 8, 23:37
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5 things we learned from Tottenham's narrow win over Chelsea
Spurs took a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
Jan 8, 22:07
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Teenager arrested for racially aggravated public order offence at Wembley
Both clubs urged supporters to behave prior to the match at Wembley.
Jan 8, 21:40
The Match
Match Report
Harry Kane scores the only goal of the game as Tottenham Hotspur beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.
Live Commentary
Relive Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 win over Chelsea as Harry Kane gives Spurs a slender advantage at the halfway stage of their EFL Cup semi-final.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's EFL Cup semi-final between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
Head to Head
Nov 24, 2018 5.30pm
Gameweek 13
Spurs
3-1
Chelsea
Apr 1, 2018 4pm
Aug 20, 2017 4pm
Apr 22, 2017 5.15pm
Semi-Finals
Chelsea
4-2
Spurs
Form Guide
Build-up
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Sarri fully aware of what derby with Tottenham means to Chelsea
The Italian insists he felt the importance of the tie following defeat at Wembley.
Jan 7, 22:30
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Combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup semi-final between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from the two squads.
Jan 7, 20:21
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Sarri admits Fabregas 'needs to go' but urges Hudson-Odoi to stay at Chelsea
Spaniard Fabregas has been linked with a move to Monaco while England Under-19 international Hudson-Odoi is said to be interesting Bayern Munich.
Jan 7, 14:40
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How Chelsea could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup tie between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at how Maurizio Sarri's side could line up at Wembley Stadium.
Jan 7, 12:20
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How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Chelsea
Ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at how Mauricio Pochettino's side could line up at Wembley.
Jan 7, 12:19